--- title: "Virtual Application Delivery (\"VAD\") and Load Balancing" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e3f0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e3f0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e3f0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e3f0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DIGITAL HEALTH & CARE WALES" published: "2025-11-19" --- # Virtual Application Delivery ("VAD") and Load Balancing Buyer: DIGITAL HEALTH & CARE WALES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e3f0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e3f0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e3f0.json) ## Summary The recent procurement process led by Digital Health & Care Wales sought to acquire a Virtual Application Delivery and Network Load Balancing Software and Support for multiple health boards, including Aneurin Bevan, Betsi Cadwallader, Cwm Taf, and Hywel Dda University Health Boards. Conducted under the services category, using a competitive procedure with negotiation, this process culminated in contracts being signed on 14 November 2025. The procurement utilised the Welsh Government's National Procurement Services Framework for IT Products and Services, specifically Lot 3 for Licensing and Subscriptions, and was primarily aimed at delivering solutions within the UK region. The primary contract, valued at £3,347,947.26, resulted from a mini competition initiated on 3 April 2025, showcasing a strong emphasis on quality with a 100% weighting on award criteria split between quality (60%), social value (10%), and price (30%). This tender provides significant opportunities for service providers in the IT industry, particularly those specialising in application service provision and computer-related professional services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as larger entities experienced in virtual application delivery and network load balancing solutions, are well-positioned to capitalise on such opportunities. The process, involving active subcontracting options, invites capable businesses to partner and deliver innovative IT solutions that enhance digital health and care services across Wales. With Computacenter having been awarded the contract, SMEs might find collaborative avenues for growth and participation in subsequent calls under similar frameworks. ## Notice Digital Health and Care Wales ("DHCW"), Aneurin Bevan University Health Board ("ABUHB"), Betsi Cadwallader University Health Board ("BCUHB"), Cwm Taf University Health Board ("CTMUHB") and Hywel Dda University Health Board ("HDDUHB") have an ongoing requirement for the procurement of a Virtual Application Delivery and Network Load Balancing Software and Support. To secure an appropriate Supplier to fulfil this need, a mini competition was undertaken via a formal tendering procedure, utilising the Welsh Government's National Procurement Services ("NPs") Framework for IT Products and Services, Lot 3, Licensing and Subscriptions. ### Lot Information Network Load Balancing Platform Solution Digital Health and Care Wales ("DHCW") Commercial Services team undertook a mini competition procurement exercise via formal tendering, utilising the Welsh Government NPS Framework for IT Products and Services, Lot 3, Licensing and Subscriptions. The mini competition was issued 03/04/2025 through eTender Wales portal where all Suppliers listed under Lot 3 were invited. Virtual Application Delivery Platform - Professional Services (Optional) Digital Health and Care Wales ("DHCW") Commercial Services team undertook a mini competition procurement exercise via formal tendering, utilising the Welsh Government NPS Framework for IT Products and Services, Lot 3, Licensing and Subscriptions. The mini competition was issued 03/04/2025 through eTender Wales portal where all Suppliers listed under Lot 3 were invited. Network Load Balancing Platform - Professional Services (Optional) Digital Health and Care Wales ("DHCW") Commercial Services team undertook a mini competition procurement exercise via formal tendering, utilising the Welsh Government NPS Framework for IT Products and Services, Lot 3, Licensing and Subscriptions. The mini competition was issued 03/04/2025 through eTender Wales portal where all Suppliers listed under Lot 3 were invited. Virtual Application Delivery Platform Solution Digital Health and Care Wales ("DHCW") Commercial Services team undertook a mini competition procurement exercise via formal tendering, utilising the Welsh Government NPS Framework for IT Products and Services, Lot 3, Licensing and Subscriptions. The mini competition was issued 03/04/2025 through eTender Wales portal where all Suppliers listed under Lot 3 were invited. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075049-2025 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £3,347,947 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DIGITAL HEALTH & CARE WALES | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF11 9AD | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff West | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | COMPUTACENTER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72416000 - Application service providers - 72590000 - Computer-related professional services ## Release History - 19 Nov 2025 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075049-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://dhcw.nhs.wales/ - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA81853 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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